What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet House Person position at The Langham Hotel?
DEPARTMENT: Banquets
JOB TITLE: Banquet House Person
REPORTS TO: Banquet Director
SUPERVISES: NA
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
To manually set up, break down and service all meeting rooms according to set standards of the hotel.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:
· Break down banquet rooms from previous meetings including removing:
China, Glass, Silver, Buffet Equipment, AV Equipment, Chairs and Tables
· Clean Banquet Rooms including:
Vacuuming, dusting ledges, check for cleanliness of walls & doors and correct as needed
· Set Banquet Rooms per specifications on Banquet Event Orders including:
Placing all specified tables and skirting as needed.
· Setting pens, pads, glasses, water pitcher set-ups, and set buffets as required.
· Maintain cleanliness and order of all storerooms.
· Lock all function rooms when not in use and at the end of shift.
· Assist service staff as needed.
· Other duties as assigned by management.
· Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor.
· Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills, or special guest requests.
· Understands the operation of hotel systems and other electrical components.
· Controls noise level of activities involving room sets.
· Is able to understand and translate written specification and diagrams of rooms to ensure proper placement of tables, stages and other props as requested by clients.
· Due to the nature of the hospitality business night and overnights and weekends will have to be worked. This included some holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Ability to grasp, lift and or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a hand weighing a up to 200 lbs.
· Walk or stand for carrying lengths or time, sometimes for extended periods of time of 6 hours.
· Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking.
SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Knowledge of various types of equipment and set up styles used in the meeting rooms. For example: different table types (round, schoolroom, etc.)
· Ability to understand verbal English sufficient to understand verbal job requests from supervisor and guests.
· Ability to read and write English, sufficient to read Banquet Event Orders and instructions from a supervisor.
· Ability to lift and move multiple tables, chairs and podiums weighing a minimum of 125 Lbs. through a crowded room.
· This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break down.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
· Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Prior hospitality experience preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
· CPR Certification and/or First Aid training preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Pasadena, CA 91106: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19